Lost My Job and Doubting Myself

[Bones]

It's so slow Bones.  Trying the patience of Job.  Keep your mind on where you want to go. 
I'm trying to do this.  I picked up another book to reread and it says the same thing.  I know this is true
but it is so hard to do.  But I won't give up and you won't either. - GS

Thanks, GS!

It does try the patience of Job.  I also wonder if I'm encountering age-ism too.

Bones

[debkor]

Bones,

I have that worry to.  I have been out of the loop of things since I had chose to stay at home with my littlest who had learning disabilities Actually I like to call it a gift.  He is dyslexic.  So I focused mainly on helping him cope with it  He's fine with it now and does not need my assistance anylonger.  He's is also out of the IEP program. I have skills but my skills are so way behind, I would probably be a shoe in with the Flinstones now. It's been about 12 years since I worked as an Office Manager. I am going to go back to school to possibly change my path but I am very concerned about my age and although they cannot discriminate they can always go around that. I'm 50 and re entering the work force.
I'm thinking about accountant.  This is something I can do at home, on my time and I won't not hire me cause of my age.
My sisters friend who is an x police officer has done this.  He only does taxes and only around tax time and makes mega bucks.  He is enjoying his retirement and having a nice income still.  This way I am still open to driving my son to sports, games,friends whatever and still have a job.  Scared though getting my feet wet again. 

Love Deb

[Bones]

Bones,

I have that worry to.  I have been out of the loop of things since I had chose to stay at home with my littlest who had learning disabilities Actually I like to call it a gift.  He is dyslexic.  So I focused mainly on helping him cope with it  He's fine with it now and does not need my assistance anylonger.  He's is also out of the IEP program. I have skills but my skills are so way behind, I would probably be a shoe in with the Flinstones now. It's been about 12 years since I worked as an Office Manager. I am going to go back to school to possibly change my path but I am very concerned about my age and although they cannot discriminate they can always go around that. I'm 50 and re entering the work force.
I'm thinking about accountant.  This is something I can do at home, on my time and I won't not hire me cause of my age.
My sisters friend who is an x police officer has done this.  He only does taxes and only around tax time and makes mega bucks.  He is enjoying his retirement and having a nice income still.  This way I am still open to driving my son to sports, games,friends whatever and still have a job.  Scared though getting my feet wet again. 

Love Deb

Thanks, Deb!

Since I am about to graduate with a Masters this year, I'm concerned about being able to use my degree in my field of study and being able to repay my student loans.

Bones

[Bones]

It's been about a month since I went to the job interview at the medical school.

I've sent e-mails thanking them for seeing me, for considering my applications, etc.

I've also asked about when I might hear a decision.

I have heard absolutely NOTHING, NO response, ZERO, ZILCH, NADA, NOTHING!!!!!!

I give up!

Bones

[pennyplant]

Oh (((((((((((Bones)))))))))))) how frustrating. 

If they simply won't communicate then I guess it's time to think about another direction.

It is their loss, truly.

Pennyplant

[Bones]

Oh (((((((((((Bones)))))))))))) how frustrating. 

If they simply won't communicate then I guess it's time to think about another direction.

It is their loss, truly.

Pennyplant

Thanks, Pennyplant.

Bones

[Gaining Strength]

I am so sorry Bones.  I know how frustrating that is.  The heardest thing to do is to keep encouraged in spite of no action.  I don't mean just about THAT job but about getting the right job and getting it now.  Do whatever you can to stay encouraged. - GS

[Bones]

I am so sorry Bones.  I know how frustrating that is.  The heardest thing to do is to keep encouraged in spite of no action.  I don't mean just about THAT job but about getting the right job and getting it now.  Do whatever you can to stay encouraged. - GS

At this point, I have no idea what to do.

Bones

[Bones]

Bones, I dont think I've been around long enough to know what you got your Master's degree in.  I am still in college, too--working online and struggling to find the time as I know you did too.  And I worry about how much effort I should put into education toward a particular job and how much to put toward just job hunting.

What is your degree in?  What kind of job prospects did you see when you started out? 

This is where I am right now--I have followed the tail end of this thread because I can use as much wisdom as I can get (didnt start at the beginning though--thousands of posts!)

CB

I'm working on finishing up a Master's degree in Addiction Psychology.

Right now, I don't have the energy to talk anymore.

Bones

[Bones]

If everything goes according to my academic schedule, I'll be applying for graduation in the next week or two.

Bones

[Gaining Strength]

So glad for you Bones.  Let's celebrate!!! That is a major achievement.  Congratulations. 
It is so good to see you.  I've missed you. - GS

[Hopalong]

Way to go, Bones, you scholar you.
WHAT an accomplishment.

How are you going to celebrate and reward yourself?

Hops

[Leah]

"Congratulations"

Well done!

Leah xx

[Bones]

So glad for you Bones.  Let's celebrate!!! That is a major achievement.  Congratulations. 
It is so good to see you.  I've missed you. - GS

Thanks, GS.

Bones

[Bones]

Way to go, Bones, you scholar you.
WHAT an accomplishment.

How are you going to celebrate and reward yourself?

Hops

Thanks, Hops!

I don't know yet how I'm going to celebrate and reward myself.  I'm still in the process of tying up all the "loose ends" with both of my graduate school courses.  I just learned that I got an "A" on both of my final projects and I'm awaiting the final official grade from the university before I start the graduation process.

Bones